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WA Men's Wellbeing Conference
2025
Wednesday 10 September – 8AM - 4:30PM
The University Club of WA
The University Club of WA
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Returning for its third year, in a new location, Richmind WA and Mens Talk look forward to welcoming people from a breadth of organisations, service providers, government agencies, health services, education and communities for rich conversations and learnings – all focused on reducing suicide rates and improving mental health outcomes for Western Australian boys and men.
With special guest presenters, dynamic panel discussions, a variety of exhibitors as well as a series of breakout sessions, all shaped around four key advocacy pillars, the day will be immersive, insightful and solutions-focused.
Special Guests
Speakers
Keynote Speaker
Stan Grant
Stan Grant is a Wiradjuri, Kamilaroi and Dharrawal man. A journalist since 1987, he has worked for the ABC, SBS, the Seven Network, and Sky News Australia. From 2001 to 2012 he worked for CNN as an anchor and senior International Correspondent in Asia and the Middle East. As a journalist, he has received a string of prestigious international and Australian awards, including the US Peabody and DuPont awards, three time winner of the Walkley Awards…
Governor of Western Australia
Hon. Chris Dawson AC APM
His Excellency the Honourable Chris Dawson AC APM was sworn in as the 34th Governor of Western Australia on 15 July 2022.
The Dawson family have been part of the early colonial settlers over five generations of farming and law enforcement. The Governor’s great-great-grandparents arrived in the then Swan River colony in Western Australia in 1830…
Presenter
Dr Brita Pekarsky
Dr Brita Pekarsky has worked as a health economist since 1991 and prior to that, five years as a financial economist. Her practice covers continuity of care, pharmaceuticals, mental health, ambulance services, health financing, clinical trials, mathematical modelling, data analysis and visualisation, accountability and game theory. She loves numbers.
Every year for the last 28 years, she has worked on at least one project for and with First Nations people…
Facilitator
Mike Dyson
Mike is the founder of Good Blokes Co, a social enterprise promoting healthy masculinity, and has led tens of thousands of conversations on manhood, mateship, masculinity and mental health across Australia.
Mike has over 20 years of experience addressing the intersection of social disconnection, mental health, and physical wellbeing. His frontline work as a clinician in complementary medicine revealed…
About
Putting the Spotlight on Men’s Mental Health
This year, the conference will focus on these four advocacy pillars:
Drive early and effective engagement in responsive mental health services
Improve continuity of care (CC) between organisations, programs and care providers
Strengthen and diversify the representation of men and boys’ voices across the sector
Incorporate gender analysis in all data, reporting, surveys and research
Building on years of dedicated advocacy in the area of boys’ and men’s mental health, this year’s Conference will present clear priority areas for policy, programs and initiatives that can make a real difference in people’s lives. These have been summarised into four key advocacy pillars, which will guide discussions, inspire collaboration and strengthen action.
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FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a dress code for the conference?
The dress code is business casual.
Is there parking available at the venue?
Yes, parking is available on site and on the street. To learn more, visit (UWA Parking – The University Club of Western Australia)
Is the venue accessible for people with disabilities?
The University Club of Western Australia endeavours to meet the needs of all our guests to ensure that they enjoy their Club experience with ease of access and accessibility. To find out more visit their accessibility page (Club Accessibility Wheelchair Access – The University Club of Western Australia) for specific requests at the conference please contact us at events@rw.org.au
What is the refund policy if I need to cancel my registration?
We understand plans can change. Refunds for conference registration fees and ticket transfers are available under certain conditions. Please click here to view our Refund Policy.
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How can I request special access or dietary requirements?
You can indicate any dietary needs or accessibility requirements during the registration process or by contacting us directly at events@rw.org.au
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